Inkjet Applications Engineer - RF & Flexible Electronics

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an Inkjet Application Engineer for a C5ISR technology client focused on national security and commercial markets.

The role moves an established inkjet platform from R&D into production, optimizing inkjet and micro‑pen delivery for flexible electronics. Key duties include testing inks and substrates, operating printers, tuning waveforms, and supporting DoD contracts with technical reports and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in inkjet application development or additive manufacturing.
• 2+ years focused on electronic, electrical, or RF/microwave components.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial inkjet systems, including piezoelectric and thermal printhead technology, waveform tuning, micro‑pen dispensers, and fluid rheology.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting industrial printers, debugging hardware/software issues, and refining print files using standard software tools.
• Familiarity with motion control systems, digital imaging tools, and metrology equipment such as drop‑watchers and profilometers.

Responsibilities

• Test inks, printheads, and substrates for print quality, cycle time, compatibility, and customer requirements.
• Operate and optimize industrial inkjet printers and micro‑pen dispensers to produce high‑precision electronic and RF components.
• Evaluate fluid‑structure interactions and tune printing waveforms for flexible and RF/microwave electronics.
• Partner with sales to define customer requirements, configure custom printing solutions, produce prototypes, and prepare cost estimates.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concept evaluations on specialized electronics substrates.
• Contribute to technical discussions, white papers, proposals, and demonstrations supporting DoD and government research contracts.
• Apply electronics knowledge to troubleshoot fluidic, hardware, software, and integration issues for field service teams, subcontractors, and end users.
• Identify printing and product performance risks and implement solutions to support defect‑free components.
• Conduct customer site visits and technical reviews, develop work plans, and adapt internal capabilities to customer needs.
• Monitor technical task progress against project objectives, timelines, and work authorizations.
• Train customer engineering teams and guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Document design work and prepare technical reports, application guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Use field data and customer feedback to guide internal R&D teams and material suppliers in reducing production time and cost.

Skills

Inkjet application development

Additive manufacturing

Electronic components

RF/microwave components

Printhead technology

Waveform tuning

Troubleshooting printers

Motion control

Digital imaging tools

Metrology equipment

Independent work

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

Master's degree or certifications in additive manufacturing or printing technologies

Job description

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an Inkjet Application Engineer for a C5ISR technology client focused on national security and commercial markets.

The role moves an established inkjet platform from R&D into production, optimizing inkjet and micro‑pen delivery for flexible electronics. Key duties include testing inks and substrates, operating printers, tuning waveforms, and supporting DoD contracts with technical reports and demonstrations.